18 Hoang Viet, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map
First Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Tan Binh, 4.9 km from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City and about a five-minute drive from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The hotel sits in a peaceful area surrounded by greenery, with an outdoor swimming pool, three tennis courts and an on-site restaurant.
The air-conditioned rooms have soundproofing, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar and an electric kettle. Bathrooms come with a shower or bathtub, free toiletries, a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. The eight room types run from the 20 m² Superior Room to a suite with a separate living room.
Guests can use the fitness centre, the spa and wellness centre, the business centre and the tour desk, and the reception operates 24 hours. Car hire and airport transfers can be arranged, and First Buffet Restaurant serves Vietnamese dishes from the North and South all day. Free WiFi covers all areas, and private parking on site is free, though a reservation is needed.
First Hotel offers eight room types, from a 20 m² Superior Room to a 70 m² suite. Every room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproofing, a flat-screen TV and a minibar, with a bath or shower, free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Most rooms have a city or landmark view, and two New Wing rooms overlook the garden.
Sizes and layouts vary. The Deluxe Room has two armchairs and a choice of two single beds or one king-size bed, while the Executive Deluxe Room at 30 m² has a sofa set. The Superior Room is the smallest, with wooden flooring, and the 45 m² Suite has a separate living area and a bathtub. The Suite - New Wing at 70 m² has a living room, a separate bedroom and two bathrooms.
At 25 m², the Deluxe Room has landmark and city views, two armchairs and a choice of two single beds or one king-size bed. It has both a bath and a shower, with free toiletries and bathrobes, and the floor is fully carpeted.
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Larger than the Deluxe Room, this 30 m² room has a sofa set and a king-size bed, with the same landmark and city views. The bathroom has a bath and a shower, with free toiletries and bathrobes, so the sofa area is what sets it apart.
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The smallest room at 20 m², the Superior Room has wooden flooring and two chairs, and it sleeps with a king-size bed or two single beds. Unlike the larger categories, it has no separate living area, but it keeps the landmark and city views and the same bathroom.
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At 45 m², the Suite adds a separate living area to the standard room layout, and its bathroom has a bathtub. The landmark and city views, flat-screen TV and minibar match the other rooms, so the extra space and the bathtub set it apart.
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This 30 m² New Wing room is a twin/double room with two double beds, a bidet in the bathroom and garden views rather than city views. The private bathroom has a bath, a shower and a bidet, and the room also has a tea and coffee maker.
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At 40 m², this New Wing room is larger than the Deluxe New Wing and has city views rather than garden views. It has two double beds, a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels, so the extra space and the view set it apart.
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At 42 m², this is the largest double-bed room in the New Wing. It has two king-size beds, garden and landmark views, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower as well as a bath and a bidet.
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The largest room at 70 m² has a living room with a sofa bed and a separate bedroom with two single beds. Its two bathrooms have walk-in showers and free toiletries, and the suite has city views, a flat-screen TV, soundproofing and a tea and coffee maker.
See pricesThe hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a coffee house on site and a kid-friendly buffet, along with special diet menus on request and breakfast in the room. The spa and wellness centre offers massage and sauna, but these services are for men only. Sports facilities include a fitness centre, a tennis court, the outdoor swimming pool and a kids' pool.
For getting around, the hotel offers airport transfers, a shuttle service and car hire, and bicycle rental is also available. The grounds include a terrace and a garden, and family rooms and a lift are available. The business centre, the tour desk and a 24-hour front desk are also available. Free WiFi is available in all areas, and free private parking is on site with a reservation.
First Hotel stands on Hoang Viet street in Tan Binh, a residential part of Ho Chi Minh City. The Chùa Hải Quang pagoda is 250 m away, the Nhà thờ Vinh Sơn - Ông Tạ church 300 m, and the Chợ Phạm Văn Hai market 400 m, so daily life in the neighbourhood is within a short walk. Within 50 m there is a Trung Nguyen Coffee outlet and the Nhà Hàng Hoa Sứ 2 restaurant. Guests find the area quiet.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 1.1 km away, a few minutes by car, and Saigon Railway Station is 2.5 km away. Bến xe Tân Phú, the bus station, lies 3.2 km from the hotel, and the centre of the city is 4.9 km away. Airport transfers and a shuttle service can be arranged through the hotel, and car hire is available too, while free private parking on site requires a reservation.
For sightseeing, the Vietnam People's Air Force Museum is 1.1 km away and the Thiên đường giải trí Thỏ Trắng theme park 1.3 km. Further afield, the War Remnants Museum is 4 km from the hotel. Several markets, including Tran Huu Trang Market and Chợ Bà Hoa, lie 1.4 km away for local food shopping. The tour desk and bicycle rental on site can help you plan trips across the city, and car hire is an option for the longer journeys.
Guests most often praise the quiet neighbourhood, the large buffet with Asian dishes and fresh fruit, and the punctual shuttle bus to the airport terminal. Some find the rates high for facilities they consider dated, and a few mention that communication with staff can be difficult.
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First Hotel is on Hoang Viet street in Tan Binh, 1.1 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, about five minutes by car. The Bến xe Tân Phú bus station is 3.2 km away. Airport transfers can be arranged, and the hotel runs a shuttle service and offers car hire. Guests who drive can use the free private parking on site, but a reservation is needed, and the 24-hour reception covers late arrivals.
The Chùa Hải Quang pagoda is 250 m away and the Nhà thờ Vinh Sơn - Ông Tạ church is 300 m away. The Chợ Phạm Văn Hai market is 400 m from the hotel, the Southeastern Armed Forces Museum is 800 m away and Hoang Van Thu Park is 950 m away. For a longer outing, the Vietnam People's Air Force Museum is 1.1 km away and the Thiên đường giải trí Thỏ Trắng theme park is 1.3 km away.
Yes, First Hotel serves breakfast in Continental, Asian, American and buffet styles, and breakfast can also be taken in the room. Guests praise the buffet for its large selection, including Asian dishes, fresh fruit, hot soups and cooked eggs.
Yes, First Hotel offers family rooms, and it has a kids' pool among its facilities. Depending on the room, it accepts one or two children in addition to two adults. The Suite - New Wing, with its separate living room and sofa bed, gives families the most extra space.
Yes, First Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and wellness centre, a fitness centre and three tennis courts, along with a kids' pool. The massage and sauna services are for men only.
Yes, First Hotel has a tour desk, and car hire and airport transfers can be arranged through the hotel. It also rents bicycles, so you can explore the neighbourhood without a car.